unit one writing traits

Question 1

the** main message** of the piece and the details that support it

Answer 1

Ideas

Question 2

the** internal structure** of the piece

Answer 2

Organization

Question 3

the personal tone of the author’s message

Answer 3

Voice

Question 4

the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning

Answer 4

Word Choice

Question 5

the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning

Answer 5

Sentence Fluency

Question 6

the mechanical correctness of the piece (includes spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

Answer 6

Conventions

Question 7

the** physical appearance** of the piece

Answer 7

Presentation

Question 8

part of the writing process that** involves selecting a topic, **developing ideas, and planning

Answer 8

Prewrite

Question 9

part of the **writing process **that involves selecting a topic, developing ideas, and planning

Answer 9

Draft

Question 10

to** make improvements **to the details, organization, and wording of the writing piece

Answer 10

Revise

Question 11

to** correct errors **in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraphing in the writing piece

Answer 11

Edit

Question 12

final stage of the writing process that involves creating a final version of the piece

Answer 12

Publish